US Bridges

John District RD over Broadway Canal

Good

Columbia County, Oregon · 043 MI NE Clatskanie · Structure no. 13796A407100002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John District RD over Broadway Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying John District RD over Broadway Canal in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2025. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJohn District RD
CrossesBroadway Canal
Location043 MI NE Clatskanie
RouteCounty Highway C4071
StateOregon
Coordinates46.16774, -123.14591
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John District RD over Broadway Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is John District RD over Broadway Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does John District RD over Broadway Canal carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is John District RD over Broadway Canal?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns John District RD over Broadway Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.